Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1998–2015

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 9.4 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class in silver
Fuel use
9.4 L/100km
2015 official
UK mpg
30 mpg
US mpg
25 mpg
On a full tank
988 km
93 L tank

What a ML-Class costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.67 per 100 km$3,043
Australia$2.42/L petrol$22.73 per 100 km$2,522
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.41 per 100 miles£1,849
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.42 per 100 miles$2,351

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

W166, 2011–2015

Specs for the ML350 BlueTEC. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
W166
Built
2011-2015
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,804 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
1,796 mm
Wheelbase
2,915 mm
Kerb weight
2,150 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 turbo diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
190 kW
Torque
620 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
93 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2015Diesel9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2015Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2014Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2013Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2012Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—
2011Hybrid10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2011Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2010Hybrid10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2010Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2009Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2008Diesel11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2008Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
2007Diesel11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2007Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2006Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2005Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2004Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2003Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2002Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
2001Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2000Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1999Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1998Petrol13.8 L/100km20 mpg17 mpg—

Mercedes-Benz ML-Class questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,522 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.

How far does a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class go on a full tank?

About 988 km (614 miles) from its 93 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the ML350 BlueTEC.

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